The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA), in collaboration with FIFA, held a week-long FIFA-MA Referee Workshop dedicated to females in Mount Hagen last month. The event – which was part of the FIFA/OFC Refereeing Assistance Programme – saw 35 referees involved. Led by PNGFA Head of Refereeing Jimmy Warai, …

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren thanked the AIFF family, and President Praful Patel, mentioning his pride in being able to “be an important part of strengthening the football ecosystem in India.” In a letter to the AIFF President, the Chief Minister wrote: “When it comes to Jharkhand, sports is a …

iSportConnect has launched the first ever global event for the sport industry dedicated to discussing and analysing what web3 will mean for the future of sport and entertainment. The iSportConnect Web3 Summit, taking place at Emirates Stadium in London on June 28/29, 2022, will be a global gathering to learn, …

The performance of the Blue Tigresses in their opener of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup against Iran has left the two Padma Shris who were present at the stadium extremely impressed. Blue Tiger legend, and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia felt “women’s football has come a long way.” “I am …

The morning after, there’s pride, as much there’s a bit of frustration at not being able to finish it off against Iran despite all the domination, and the chances created. But that’s what spurs the Blue Tigresses, in their mission to take it forward together, towards their realistic dream of …

Mumbai City FC have announced that the club have completed the signing of 30-year old Diego Maurício. The Brazilian forward joins the Islanders on a short-term deal until May 31, 2022. Maurício started off his footballing career in 2006 through the famed academy of Flamengo in Brazil before moving onto …

FIFA held constructive dialogue with professional players in the Premier League and Women’s Super League today on Thursday, January 20. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was joined for the discussion in Manchester, England, by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger. Two-time FIFA Women`s World Cup winner Jill Ellis was …

Electronic Arts today announced the EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Team Of the Year. Millions of fans from across the globe voted for their favourite players from a list of 80 nominees during the voting period of January 10-17, 2022 to form this year’s TOTY starting XI. Team Of The Year …

Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC have announced that Brazilian forward Ygor Catatau has left the Islanders to return to his parent club Madureira Esporte Clube. Ygor Catatau made 11 appearances for the Islanders but was mainly used as a substitute and therefore only played 363 minutes in which …

Following the decision passed by the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee last year, the new regulations concerning loans of players in international football are now ready to be implemented. They will be submitted to the FIFA Council for approval at its next meeting with a view to their entering into force …